Activity Ideas
Filter by your child's age, the skill you want to support, and the materials you have.
Browse by age: Toddlers · Preschoolers · School age
Found 64 activities
Ages 3 to 5Vertical Bead RunEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspWrist ExtensionYou'll need: Beads · Cardboard · Masking Tape · Paper Roll · Plastic Container · Scissors
Ages 3+Precision Bead PathDistal Finger ControlEye-Hand CoordinationPincer GraspYou'll need: Beads · Glue · Index Cards · Markers
Ages 3+Ice Cube HandwashActivities of daily living (ADL)Bilateral Hand UseFine Motor Control+2 moreYou'll need: Beads · Ice Cube Tray
Ages 3+DIY Abacus Counting Frame (Rack Rack)Bilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor ControlYou'll need: Beads · Buttons · Paper Roll · Pencil · Pipe Cleaners · Scissors · String
Ages 3+Pickup Relay GamesCuttingFinger StrengthGrasp+1 moreYou'll need: Beads · Bucket · Container · Marbles · Tongs
Ages 3 to 5Feed MeCuttingFinger StrengthHand Arches/Separation+4 moreYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Cotton Balls · Macaroni · Marbles · Markers · Scissors · Shoe Box · Tongs
Ages 3+Clothespins ButterflyBilateral Hand UseCuttingFine Motor Control+5 moreYou'll need: Beads · Buttons · Clothespins · Construction Paper · Finger Paint · Paint Brush · Pen · Scissors · Wiggle Eyes
Ages 3+Playdough Therapy TreasureFinger StrengthHand Arches/SeparationPincer Grasp+1 moreYou'll need: Beads · Beans · Coins · Pegs · Playdough
Ages 3+Fine Motor Beads KidsBilateral Hand UseEye-Hand CoordinationFine Motor Control+4 moreYou'll need: Beads · Pipe Cleaners · ScissorsNeed personalized support?
While these activities are great for home practice, nothing replaces the guidance of a licensed therapist. If you are in Irvine, CA or the Orange County area and have concerns about your child's development, we invite you to connect with us.
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